Friday Sermon: Al-Nur - The Divine Light

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Hazoor expounded portions of Surah Al Talaq in his Friday Sermon today in further elucidation of the subject of the Divine attribute of Al-Nur (The Light). The verses speak of a Reminder in the shape of the Holy Quran being sent down by Allah the Exalted and also a Messenger who recited Signs of Allah from the Reminder and enjoined and guided so that the world would come out of darkness and into Nur or Light. This Messenger indeed was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him).

Hazoor illustrated the matter by various commentaries. Hazoor said the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote that when God decreed to send His Messenger the darkness of ignorance and obliviousness covered the earth. This Messenger of God was bestowed with a Nur or Light, the like of which was not seen before, neither in the angels, or the heavenly bodies or precious gems. This singular Light was only bestowed to man, a perfect man at that, who indeed was our beloved master, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him).

Hazoor concluded on a revelation of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) with reference to Nur or Divine Light. A section of the revelation is:

"Say I have received Allah’s Nur (Light), if you are a momin (believer) then do not reject it."

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"Huzur elucidated the Divine attribute of Al Nur and its various aspects with the help of Quranic verses, sayings of the previous commentators and writings of the Promised Messiah (as). The recitation of Verses 11 and 12 of Surah Al Talaq. God sent the Holy Prophet (pbuh) to enlighten the people with the Light of the Holy Quran and to take them out of ignorance’s reign. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) came at a time when the entire world was drenched in darkness. Holy Prophet (pbuh) was bestowed with Nur of the highest decree.

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Friday Sermons in the Quran

“O ye who believe! When the call is made for Prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off all business. That is best for you, if you only knew.” more

Friday Sermons in the Hadith

“… (He who) offers the Prayers and listens quitely when the Imam stands up for sermon, will have his sins forgiven between that Friday and the next”(Bukhari)